Does Soccer Make You Bow Legged?

Intensive soccer playing during the growing years can promote the development of bowlegs (genu varum) and, in turn, increase the risk of knee arthritis.

Why are soccer players legs bowed?

Footballers are more likely to have bow legs. ... Those that involve kicking a ball result in asymmetric strengthening of the muscles on the inside of your legs, and overloading of one side of the knee which changes the angle of the top end of the shin bone as it grows, giving bow legged alignment.

Does soccer make your legs skinnier?

Even though your entire body is engaged when playing soccer, the legs do most of the work. Developing defined and larger thighs is possible if you play soccer regularly.